HB 23-1182 CO

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The act requires all courts in Colorado to provide remote access for the public to observe any criminal court proceeding conducted in open court, unless: The court does not have the technology available to do so; The court has ordered that the public is excluded from the proceeding; Technology, staffing, or internet issues limit or prevent remote observation; or After a request or on the court's own motion, the court makes findings that: The remote observation of live proceedings risks compromising the safety of any person, the defendant's right to a fair trial, or the victim's rights; and There is no less restrictive alternative that preserves the public interest in remote observation. The act also requires the court to post links on its website for the remote observation. The also act requires the court to: Take reasonable steps to ensure that no audio or visual transmission of privileged, confidential communications occurs; and If a proceeding is subject to a sequestration order, take reasonable steps to ensure compliance with the sequestration order. If a court does not have sufficient existing staff or technology to allow remote observation to the public but later obtains such staff or technology, the act requires the court to comply with the act within 90 days after obtaining the necessary staff or technology. APPROVED by Governor June 7, 2023 EFFECTIVE September 1, 2023 NOTE: This act was passed without a safety clause. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

• Elisabeth Epps · primary
• Javier Mabrey Democratic · primary
• Rhonda Fields · primary
• Bob Gardner · primary

1. Jun 7, 2023 Governor Signed · executive
2. May 12, 2023 Sent to the Governor · executive
3. May 12, 2023 Signed by the President of the Senate · upper
4. May 11, 2023 Signed by the Speaker of the House · lower
5. May 2, 2023 House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass · lower
6. May 1, 2023 Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments · upper
7. Apr 28, 2023 Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor · upper
8. Apr 26, 2023 Senate Committee on Judiciary Refer Amended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole · upper
9. Apr 17, 2023 Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Judiciary · upper
10. Apr 14, 2023 House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments · lower
11. Apr 13, 2023 House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor · lower
12. Apr 11, 2023 House Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments · lower
13. Apr 5, 2023 House Committee on Judiciary Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole · lower
14. Feb 8, 2023 Introduced In House - Assigned to Judiciary · lower